(Click for slightly larger view of the MC1000)Symbol's MC1000 combines a high degree of ruggedness with "a highly ergonomic and lightweight design," according to the company. Measuring only 24.46 cubic inches and weighing just 7.23 ounces, it is spec'd to withstand a 4-foot drop to concrete and up to 500 1.65-foot tumbles. The mobile computer also boasts an IP-54 sealing rating for withstanding water and dust intrusion. Operating temperature range is -10 to +50 degree C.
The new handheld is equipped with 32 MB of RAM, along with 32 MB of Flash memory, plus an SD card slot for expansion. A 2.2-inch LCD screen is provided for readout, and input is handled through a laser bar-code scanner and 21-key keypad.
Summary of MC1000 features: - Processor -- Intel XScale (speed unspecified)
- Software platform -- Windows CE 4.2
- Memory -- 32 MB RAM, 32 MB Flash
- Display -- 2.2-inch diagonal 240 x 240 pixel resolution LCD
- Input -- 21-key keypad
- Expansion -- one SD card slot
- I/O ports:
- One serial port
- One USB 1.1 port
- Physical:
- Dimensions -- 6.42 x 2.54 x 1.5
- Weight -- 7.23 oz (incl battery)
- Operating temp -- -10 to +50 degrees C
- Relative Humidity (noncondensing) -- 0 85 percent
- Battery -- 3 AAA cells or a rechargeable 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery
Potential end-users of the MC1000 include retail clerks responsible for inventory management and re-ordering, warehouse and distribution workers in charge of shelf audit, picking and cycle count, and delivery persons and route accounting drivers handling delivery confirmation, according to Symbol.
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